Your goal: fair limits, lovingly enforced.

If she likes it (or doesn’t!

Not only is this an effective way to separate them, but your pup will probably also appreciate it.

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For now, keep those tootsies bare.

When other development is normal, late walking is rarely a cause for concern.

Ride-on toys that push your little one toward independent mobility will also appeal to your little cruiser.

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Role-play toys will start to play a role too, as baby becomes more imaginative and a master mimic.

She will reach those milestones when the time is right for her.

What aboutweaning from the breast?

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So if youre still nursing and want to continue, go for it.

Your goal: fair limits, lovingly enforced.

You know your baby best, so follow your instincts.

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Remember, too, that distraction is your friend.

Struggling to prioritize your own dinner now that you’re also preparing solid meals for your baby?

Instead of getting takeout burgers, try making healthier, flavor-packed patties at home on busy weeknights.

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Want a future burger feast at the ready?

Freeze uncooked patties separately to pop on the BBQ or stove top.

Stand next to the slide and glide your little one gently down it, feet first.

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If she likes it (or doesn’t!

), it’ll be pretty obvious.

you could also show your baby how a ball or toy car rolls speedily down the slide.

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You might be low on iron.

When our iron levels dip, there’s less hemoglobin to carry the oxygen around.

Fortunately, iron is easily replenished, especially if you’re a meat eater.

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For vegetarians, look no further than quinoa.

They’re both good sources of vitamin C, which helps your body better absorb the iron.

For now, keep those tootsies bare.

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If youre concerned that its too cold in the house, get socks with non-skid soles.

For outdoor excursions, keep the shoes lightweight and flexible.

If your child is walking, choose well-fitting, comfortable shoes like sneakers.

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Talk to your pediatrician about your babys progress at the 12-month checkup.

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Sleeping basics

Feeding basics

Feeding basics

Feeding basics

Did you know?

Did you know?

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Brushing baby’s teeth

Brushing baby’s teeth

Brushing baby’s teeth

Brushing baby’s teeth

Brushing baby’s teeth

Walking safety

Walking safety

Walking safety

Walking safety

Preventing choking

Preventing choking

Preventing choking

Preventing choking

Sore throats

Sore throats

Sore throats

Sore throats

Motion sickness in babies

Motion sickness in babies

Motion sickness in babies

Motion sickness in babies

Regalo Easy Step Through Baby Gate

Regalo Easy Step Through Baby Gate

Regalo Easy Step Through Baby Gate

Regalo Easy Step Through Baby Gate

Regalo Easy Step Through Baby Gate

Summer Infant Baby Gate

Summer Infant Baby Gate

Summer Infant Baby Gate

Easybaby Retractable Baby Gate

Easybaby Retractable Baby Gate

Easybaby Retractable Baby Gate

evenflo top of stairs baby gate

evenflo top of stairs baby gate

evenflo top of stairs baby gate

Summer infant banister and stair baby gate

Summer infant banister and stair baby gate

Summer infant banister and stair baby gate

Regalo Easy Step Through Baby Gate

Regalo Easy Step Through Baby Gate

Regalo Easy Step Through Baby Gate

Regalo Easy Step Through Baby Gate

Regalo Easy Step Through Baby Gate

Summer Infant Baby Gate

Summer Infant Baby Gate

Summer Infant Baby Gate

Easybaby Retractable Baby Gate

Easybaby Retractable Baby Gate

Easybaby Retractable Baby Gate

evenflo top of stairs baby gate

evenflo top of stairs baby gate

evenflo top of stairs baby gate

Summer infant banister and stair baby gate

Summer infant banister and stair baby gate

Summer infant banister and stair baby gate

Plays peekaboo

Plays peekaboo

Plays peekaboo

May take first steps

May take first steps

Says first real words

Says first real words

Acts shy or scared around strangers

Acts shy or scared around strangers

Has separation anxiety

Has separation anxiety

Uses simple gestures like waving bye-bye

Uses simple gestures like waving bye-bye

Follows basic directions

Follows basic directions

Bangs things together

Bangs things together

Starts to use objects correctly

Starts to use objects correctly

Has favorite things and people

Has favorite things and people

Regalo Easy Step Through Baby Gate

Summer Infant Baby Gate

Easybaby Retractable Baby Gate

evenflo top of stairs baby gate

Summer infant banister and stair baby gate

Regalo Easy Step Through Baby Gate

Summer Infant Baby Gate

Easybaby Retractable Baby Gate

evenflo top of stairs baby gate

Summer infant banister and stair baby gate

Plays peekaboo

Plays peekaboo

May take first steps

May take first steps

Says first real words

Says first real words

Acts shy or scared around strangers

Acts shy or scared around strangers

Has separation anxiety

Has separation anxiety

Uses simple gestures like waving bye-bye

Uses simple gestures like waving bye-bye

Follows basic directions

Follows basic directions

Bangs things together

Bangs things together

Starts to use objects correctly

Starts to use objects correctly

Has favorite things and people

Has favorite things and people